By the MVI Monessen police Chief Dave Yuhasz announced the police department will be holding a training drill from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Monessen High School. Yuhasz wants to alert residents as t...

A West Newton man was ordered to serve up to 10 years in prison for a series of crimes over a three-year period that included an assault, threats made against police and the theft of an American flag ...

Organizers raved about the success of this year’s event International Village at Renziehausen Park in Mc-Keesport concluded Thursday night with another lineup of ethnic entertainment and, of course, m...

Friends recalled his kind nature along with his love for the district. Ken Wiltz broke the mold. A champion for his students — on the field, in the classroom and as a veteran leader on the Charleroi A...

The facility completed its move into the sixth floor of Mansfield Tower at UPMC McKeesport. UPMC Wound Healing Services at UPMC McKeesport celebrated the grand opening of a new location Thursday with ...

As Elizabeth Forward students prepare to return to the classroom, renovations are moving forward at the high school. During Wednesdays school board meeting, Superintendent Keith Konyk said it’s “crunc...

The annual three-day festival continues from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport. Upon entering International Village, the aroma of the many ethnic foods greets visitors like they’re ...

Emmanuel Houghton, 19, is also a suspect in multiple crimes in Allegheny County, officials said. By SARAH PELLIS and LADIMIR GARCIA spellis@yourmvi.com lgarcia@yourmvi.com A 19-year-old Carnegie man s...

Westmoreland Community Action officials expect the homes to be ready by October. Five new homes will be built in a Monessen neighborhood as a way to bring affordable housing to residents and transform...

Hollywood Nights will headline Saturday’s Rockin’ on the Mon concert, with opener Mark Ferrari. Bob Seger tribute band Hollywood Nights will headline alongside opener Mark Ferrari, an acoustic rock ar...

Editor’s note: Ralph Stone has been writing about an imaginary family from Omaha, Neb., touring a futuristic, fictional Mon Valley on a summer vacation. You might be wondering how in the world did the...

Learn homesteading tips to preserve foods at the historic log house in Elizabeth Township. For the MVI Sourdough bread, bread and butter pickles and sauerkraut preserved the same way some great-grandm...

Police, firefighters and EMS providers were represented at the event. Monessen had its second Night Out Tuesday evening, with first responders welcoming kids and families to discuss what they do every...

McKeesport’s annual celebration of entertainment and food will continue today and Thursday. International Village boasted a multicultural mix of cuisine and live entertainment on its opening night at ...

It was suggested that Marion Elementary School may eventually need to be replaced. The Belle Vernon Area school board considered improvements to some district buildings at Tuesday’s meeting. Jon Thoma...

The latest incident involved a glass block window in the bathroom. Vandalism continues to be a problem at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. At Tuesday’s meeting, council discussed the latest ...

By Emilio Galis For the MVI In today’s health-care climate, it seems many medical practices are spending less and less time with their patients, despite higher deductibles and copays. When a physician...

Installation of about 50 miles of fiber optic cable needed for high-speed internet access in remote areas of Westmoreland County is about 60% complete, officials said Tuesday. The $3.5 million project...

The charges are related to an incident involving a non-verbal resident. Two staff members at an Elizabeth Township residential care facility are accused of abusing and endangering a client after an al...

The annual event, held before the start of International Village, is in its 15th year. Children’s laughter and excitement permeated throughout Renziehausen Park on a breezy Monday afternoon. Hundreds ...